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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1996
Page
7
Four Kansas City Chiefs players were chosen for the Pro Bowl in Honolulu in February. A cooler, partly sunny Saturday is forecast with a high in the mid 40s and a north wind of 5 to 15 mph.
The seventh annual luminaria display starts at 7 p.m. Saturday in Kanza Park with 1600 candles along a one mile walkoff the West 15th block. Santa Claus and carolers attend as hot cider is served. admission is free.
Two Emporia juveniles ages 15 and 11 were arrested in Ottawa after a brief chase from police. The 15 year old drove a stolen 1979 Pontiac from Emporia and was cited for reckless driving, fleeing and eluding, and driving without a license. The 11 year old, a passenger, was arrested on suspicion of running away. Both were lodged at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. authorities will determine charges with Emporia officials. No injuries were reported.
Attorney General Janet Reno announced a Justice Department analysis showing fewer arrests for violent crimes among those under 15 in 1995, with a 4 percent drop for youths under 17 and a 7 percent plunge for ages 10 to 14. She credited community policing and mentoring programs including Boys and Girls Clubs.
Statehouse ceremony swore in Jim Ryun as Kansas 2nd District congressman for ceremonial purposes. Ryun, 49, inherited the seat on Nov. 27 after Sam Brownback resigned. official swearing will occur when the 105th Congress convenes. Deanell Tacha administered the oath in a packed chamber.
Ahap Hernandez, a Hispanic applicant, sues the city of Ottawa in federal court in Kansas City Kansas claiming discrimination when he was passed over for two power plant positions in 1994. The suit alleges two white hires with fewer qualifications, includes statements by Les Wheat about blocking Black or female employment, and notes prior EEOC and Kansas Human Rights Commission notices.
Ottawa schools report few cases at Ottawa Middle School and similar reports at Ottawa High and the elementary. Head nurse Sandi Staneart says outbreaks are cyclical, not epidemic, and emphasizes parental education and targeting close contacts rather than universal checks.
President Clinton named Bill Daley for commerce and Rep Bill Richardson for UN ambassador. Janet Reno will remain attorney general. Gene Sperling to chair the National Economic Council. Daley would succeed Mickey Kantor. Slater likely to become transportation secretary. Blinder considered for CEA chair but conditions posed. Five cabinet vacancies remain including energy labor housing and more.
Central Heights school board to discuss specific planned uses for a six classroom addition aimed at easing overcrowding and expanding computer labs and science space. Superintendent Huddleston notes potential need for another class section and cost estimates around 800000 dollars.
Ottawa Board of Education considering a boys and girls varsity and junior varsity soccer program at a 7 p.m. meeting at the district office. OHS would need 75 percent of start-up costs raised, about $19,000 of $27,000, with funds raised by Ottawa United Soccer League. Two board members opposed the Nov. vote, criticizing emphasis on sports over academics.
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